Meritus Health, located in Hagerstown, MD is seeking a Physican Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join their growing Meritus Surgical Specialist Practice. The APP position supports outpatient clinic visits and in/outpatients surgeries including trauma, general, and bariatric. 

We offer top of market compensation and benefits, along with an ideal location within 90minutes of both Wahington DC and Baltimore, MD> Hagerstown is a family-friendly city with a reasonable cost of living, endless recreation opportunities, and excellent public and private schools. 

Minimum Qualifications:

Education - Masters in nursing required. Doctorate Degree in Nursing Preferred. Completion of a Certified Nurse Practitioner program or Physican Assistant required. 

Experience - Two (2) years' experience in Surgical Services as a CRNP or PA-C is REQUIRED.

Licensure/Certification - License to practice as Nurse Practitioner or Physican Assistant in the State of Maryland required. Current DEA Registration and CDS permit required. Current BLS (CPR) in compliance with policy required. ACLS in compliance with policy required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities - Demonstrates critical thinking, extensive clinical competence and expertise. Demonstrated ability to work well with all disciplines at all levels. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong organizational skills. Fluency in coding, ICD-10 and CPT, or commitment to acquire. Will have EHR computer access. Must be able to read and interpret diagnostic tests including, but not limited to EKGs, and coordinate patient plan of care to ensure patient and cardiac optimization of the pre surgical patient.